Newsweek Opinion Editor Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses her book "Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women" and CNN political analyst Bakari Sellers discusses his book "The Moment."
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other House Republicans called for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign amid pro-Palestinian protests taking place on the campus. He was joined by House Education Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and some members of the New York congressional delegation at the school in New York City. Speaker Johnson decried instances of antisemitism against Jewish students, which he alleged were happening at Columbia and other universities. He and his Republican colleagues were booed by protesters throughout their remarks. The protests at Columbia began in the middle of April when protesters set up an encampment of dozens of tents and demanded the university divest from Israel amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Ever wonder what was the first joke Mitch McConnell told on C-SPAN? Here you go: "Before the dinner began tonight, I had the chance to talk with Sam Donaldson and lovely wife Jan Smith. It was obvious that Sam and his wife have a lot in common. They're both in love with the same man." Zing! January 30, 1985 the Salute to Congress Dinner Freshman Senator Mitch McConnell's barb aimed at the legendary TV news personality who introduced him. Believe it or not, there were many more Mitch McConnell jokes to come. Elected in November 1984, Mitch McConnell now has over 4,300 speaking appearances on C-SPAN. And he's been telling jokes from the beginning. In this week's episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" - we hear them! We recently remembered Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman by hearing his jokes, quips, and humorous one-liners. Now, it's part II - BALANCE! -- we hear a Republican Senator telling jokes And just in time for C-SPAN's signature coverage of th
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Moyle v. United States, a consolidated case on whether a federal law allowing emergency abortion care at hospitals receiving Medicare funding preempts Idaho's ban on nearly all abortions. Under the 2020 Defense of Life Act there are very limited exceptions for abortions in the state. One can only occur if it is "necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman" or in cases of rape or incest. This law took effect in August 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The Biden administration filed suit against Idaho arguing its abortion law conflicts with the 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) which requires emergency care including abortions if needed. The justices have through June 2024.
Jochen "Jack" Wurfl, author of "My Two Lives," talked about surviving as a Jew in Nazi Germany and his later life and success in the United States. Mr. Wurlf and his brother were baptized Catholic and joined the Hitler Youth to hide their identities.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden fielded questions from members of the House of Commons during the weekly Question Time session. He stepped in for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who was in Germany for meetings with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. A variety of topics were addressed, including the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war, transportation investment, no-fault evictions, and public safety and crime.
"We've already conceded our commercial shipbuilding capabilities to the Chinese but we have not, by any means, actually conceded our naval power. We have, indeed, the most powerful Navy and Marine Corps on the face of the Earth," said Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro. The secretary sat down with the Stimson Center in Washington, DC, for a conversation on global maritime security. Several topics were addressed, including challenges from China, trade and global supply chains, environmental security, and modernization and innovation efforts.
Jochen "Jack" Wurfl, author of "My Two Lives," talked about surviving as a Jew in Nazi Germany and his later life and success in the United States. Mr. Wurlf and his brother were baptized Catholic and joined the Hitler Youth to hide their identities.
Jochen "Jack" Wurfl, author of "My Two Lives," talked about surviving as a Jew in Nazi Germany and his later life and success in the United States. Mr. Wurlf and his brother were baptized Catholic and joined the Hitler Youth to hide their identities.
